📖 Definitions of "Equitable"
adjective
- 1
Marked by or having equity.
- 2
Fair, just, or impartial.
- 3
Relating to the general principles of justice that correct or supplement the provisions of the law.
🔄 Synonyms of "Equitable"
2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| justnoun | Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair. |
| evenhanded | Fair and having no partiality; unbiased; just. |
↔️ Antonyms of "Equitable"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| inequitable | unfair, unequal or unjust. |
| unjust | Not fair, just or right. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Equitable"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| just | Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair. |
| evenhanded | Fair and having no partiality; unbiased; just. |
| even-handed | Alternative spelling of evenhanded. [Fair and having no partiality; unbiased; just.] |
| fairnessnoun | The property of being fair or equitable. |
| fairly | (degree) Partly, not fully; somewhat. |
| reasonable | Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper. |
| rational | Capable of reasoning. |
| decent | Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances. |
| proper | Suitable. |
| equalitynoun | The fact of being equal. |
| equal | The same in value (status, merit, etc): having or deserving the same rights or treatment. |
| honest | (of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright. |
| proportionate | In proportion; proportional; commensurable. |
| equivalent | Similar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal. |
| win-win | (of a situation or outcome) That benefits both or all parties, or that has two distinct benefits. |
| right | Complying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true. See also the interjection senses below. |
| equitynoun | (finance) Various senses related to net value |
| well-balanced | properly balanced; in equilibrium |
| balanced | Containing elements in appropriate proportion; proportionately weighted on all dimensions and therefore unlikely to tip over. |
| justicenoun | The state or characteristic of being just or fair. |
⚡ Words Strongly Associated with "Equitable"
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🎨 Adjectives for "Equitable"
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🏷️ Nouns for "Equitable"
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